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Interior Architecture Major (IARC)

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Required: 142 semester hours, to include at least 36 hours at or above the 300 course level; 5 years of study

AOS Code: U540

The Interior Architecture program is structured around a continuing sequence of studio courses that help the student develop a deepening mastery of the processes of designing architectural interiors.

The first year presents small-scale problems that take the student through the total design process, from problem identification to graphic communication of the solution. Methods of making and craft are emphasized.

Second-year design studios focus on the development of scale and proportioning systems within the context of interior spaces. Communication skills are stressed.

Third- and fourth-year studio courses deal with typical interior environments, with emphasis on institutional and commercial interiors, but also including residential design, historic restoration, adaptive reuse, and interior product design. Attention is also directed toward the environmental needs of special populations.

Fifth-year design studios provide opportunities for development of undergraduate thesis projects, which are self-directed and mentored by faculty.

The Interior Architecture Internship provides opportunities for experiential learning in design practice through private design firms, government agencies, or health care facilities.

Accreditation

The Interior Architecture program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

Departmental Admission

Enrollment in the Interior Architecture program is limited. Students are admitted on evidence of scholastic and design potential, motivation, and self-direction. A personal interview or group orientation is required. Students may not enroll in interior design courses without formal admission to the Interior Architecture program or written permission of the instructor.

Transfer students applying for advanced studio placement must present to the Interior Architecture screening committee portfolio and transcript evidence of relevant achievement through prior course work or experiences. Transfer students seeking entry into the program must have at least an overall 2.50 grade point average in completed course work.

In order to remain in the Interior Architecture major, students must maintain a minimum overall 2.0 grade point average in the University and in design studio courses.

Requirements

I General Education Core Requirements (GEC)

See complete GEC requirements and approved course listings for all categories.

Core Category

S.H.

Students may select courses for:

 

Literature (GLT)

3

Philosophical, Religious, Ethical Principles (GPR)

3

One additional GLT, GFA, or GPR course

3

Historical Perspectives on Western Culture (GHP)

3

Mathematics (GMT)

3

Natural Sciences (GNS)
one must be a laboratory course; each must have a different departmental prefix

6–7

Reasoning and Discourse (GRD)
ENG 101 or FMS 115 or RCO 101, and one additional GRD course

6

Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSB)

6

 

 

Department specifies courses for:

 

Fine Arts (GFA)
required: ART 100 or 101

3

 

II General Education Marker Requirements

See details and courses. It is possible to meet all GE Marker Requirements while completing the GE Core requirements or courses required by the major/ concentration.

Students may select courses for:

Global/Global Non-Western Perspectives (GL/GN)
four (4) courses carrying GL/GN markers, at least one of which must carry the GN marker

One Speaking Intensive (SI) Course
In addition to this SI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second SI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements that is taught as Speaking Intensive.

One Writing Intensive (WI) Course
In addition to this WI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second WI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements that is taught as Writing Intensive.

 

III Major Requirements

  1. Studio courses: IAR 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 411, 412, 501
  2. Support courses: IAR 112, 122, 211, 212, 221, 222, 311, 331, 332, 333, 431, 451, 452 or 502
  3. Directed Electives: seven (7) s.h. from among the following: IAR 432, 493, 499, 502, 527, 531, 536, 540, 541, 543, 548, 550, 552, 555, 560, 565; ART 150, 220, 221, 226, 228, 241, 252, 281, 285, 340, 341, 344, 347, 348, 442, 446, 529; BUS 205, 306; CRS 211; CST 341; GEO 301, 302, 502; MGT 240, 340; PHI 322, 348, 361; THR 140, 351, 370, 544

IV Related Area Requirements

ART 100* or 101*

*ART 100 or 101 satisfies GFA.

V Free Electives

Six semester hours of free electives.